Phytological Aspects of Fagonia Cretica Lin

Abstract

Fagonia cretica L. is a potential desert plant that belongs to Zygophyllaceae family. The genus Fagonia comprises of 40 species that are found in Mediterranean, Saharo-sindian regions, subtropical regions of North & South America and South Africa. The genus is also known for distribution in warm arid regions of all continents except Australia. North Africa may also be considered as the center for the distribution of genus Fagonia to the Old World. The plants belonging to the genus Fagonia have valuable medicinal properties and are used in treatment of various health disorders in the traditional medicine practices. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to succinctly appraise the recent progress and all the phytological aspects of Fagonia cretica L. to assist the traditional medicines practitioners for its use in their current practices.